Summary:
PS 87 William Sherman is an exceptional elementary school located in New York City's District 3, serving 667 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This highly ranked school consistently earns 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and boasts a diverse student population that is predominantly White (59.67%), with significant representation from Hispanic (17.09%), Asian (9.15%), and students of two or more races (10.94%).
PS 87 William Sherman stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the New York City District 3 and New York state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students achieved proficiency rates of 85.87%, 97.7%, and 83.75% respectively in ELA, compared to the district's 66.36%, 71.28%, and 65.91% and the state's 44.89%, 48.79%, and 45.09%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates were 77.55%, 92.63%, and 73.91%, compared to the district's 65.61%, 66.93%, and 65.04%, and the state's 53.68%, 53.85%, and 49.69%. The school's exceptional performance extends across various student subgroups, ranking among the top elementary schools in New York state for White, Asian, and multi-racial students, as well as for its special education and low-income student populations.
When compared to other nearby schools in District 3, such as PS 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science (The), PS 84 Lillian Weber, and PS 333 Manhattan School For Children, PS 87 William Sherman consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, ranking, and student group performance. This exceptional school's commitment to providing an inclusive and equitable education, ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed, makes it a standout choice for parents in the area.
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